Flagstaff Hill moved into the top-two after a tough 10-point win against Port Noarlunga during round 10 action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Flagstaff Hill on Sunday. The game was tight throughout as ‘Flaggies’ won 4.3 (27) to 2.5 (17). Jessica Couch and Amber Cloughessy kicked two goals each for the Falcons, while Philippa Worthley and Jolande Winson kicked the goals for ‘Porties’. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Emma Hodgson, Kelsey Rodman, Tiana Lush, Chloe Meyers, Melanie Koster and Elise Winton. The Cockle Divers were best served by Bree Chapman, Zoe Flesfadar, Worthley, Abby Dittmar, Shakira Dolman and Belinda Gale.Cove consolidated their position in the top-four after defeating Ironbank Cherry Gardens by 39 points at Cherry Gardens on Sunday. Cove led by 10 points at halftime, before kicking three unanswered goals in the second half to win 5.15 (45) to 1.0 (6). Emily Risitano (3) and Kate Galley (2) were the goalkickers for the Cobras, while Jessie O’Brien kicked the Thunderers only goal. Best players for Cove included Ella Gill, Dana O'Brien, Breanna Stoldt, Iona Parr, Galley and Jaime Norup. Cassandra Wilson, Josie Harris, Audrey Myers, Olivia Walker-Obushak, Bailey Preston and Georgia Kempster were named best for the Thunderers.Reigning premier Reynella has all but wrapped up the minor premiership after defeating Hackham by 99 points. The Wine Flies are undefeated and sitting three games clear on top of the ladder with six rounds to go. Reynella led at every change before winning 17.5 (107) to 1.2 (8). Sarah Bourn was the standout forward on the field with eight goals, while Jaya Shreeve kicked four goals in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for the Wine Flies included Mia Dunsmore, Zannah Loxton, Sienna Garner and Charlotte Watson. Keryn Tyler kicked the only goal for the Hawks, while their best players were Chelsea Parsons, Nevara Richards, Dakota Dwyer, Kiah Smith, Tallara Power and Tyler.Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 10)Reynella 18, Flagstaff Hill 12, Port Noarlunga 12, Cove 12, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Hackham 2, Noarlunga 0.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillHackham v CovePort Noarlunga v Ironbank Cherry GardensReynella has the bye

McLaren Districts moved up to second spot on the ladder after defeating Willunga by 26 points during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at McLaren Vale on Saturday. Willunga started well to lead by 12 points at quarter time, before McLaren Districts hit back to lead by five points at the long break. The third quarter would prove decisive as the Eagles kicked four unanswered goals to take a 32-point lead into the last quarter as they went on to win 11.12 (78) to 7.10 (52). Cameron Jarrett was a standout for McLaren Districts with six goals, while Ryan Sherry kicked two majors for the Demons. Best players for the Eagles were Lachlan Mathews, Jarrett, Henry Mathews, Lachlan Camm, Jarrad Bollenhagen and Codey Ellison. Best for Willunga included Cameron Hutchens, Tyson Schmid, Tom Messenger, Jake Shirvington, Brady McDonald and Harrison Mills.Mt Compass won their fourth game of the season following a comfortable 87-point win at home against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Bulldogs won every quarter on their way to an 18.8 (116) to 4.5 (29) victory. Tom Pinyon kicked six goals for Mt Compass, while Will Zimmermann kicked five majors in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for Mt Compass included Lochie Nash, Cody Connor, Jayden Weetman and Shannon Jones. Best players for the Magpies were Ryan Carnelly, Jett Reid, Patrick Grigg, Fred Nissen, Ken Angus and Samuel O'Flaherty.Myponga-Sellicks kept their top-three hopes alive with a comprehensive 95-point win at Yankalilla. The Mudlarks led at every change to win 20.12 (132) to 5.7 (37). Myponga-Sellicks had 11 different goalkickers with Darren Shillabeer, Ben Kennedy and Mitch Wilkins all kicking three majors. The Mudlarks were best served by Wilkins, Luke Whitford, Ben Kennedy, Connor Sampson, Jayden Heinze and Levi Proude. Best players for the Tigers included Jacob Parsons, Liam Gerber, Brad Fitzgerald, Jack Fitzgerald, Will Hogben and Scott Biddle.Langhorne Creek consolidated their spot in the top-five with a comfortable 52-point win against local rival Strathalbyn. Mitch Cleggett kicked five goals as the Hawks triumphed 15.19 (109) to 9.3 (57). Darcy Clifford (3) and Matt Uebergang (2) were the other multiple goalkickers for Langhorne Creek, while Ben Simounds (in his 200th game for Strathalbyn) and Lachlan Fox kicked two goals each for the Roosters. Best players for Langhorne Creek were Angus Cole, Matt Dominish, Jarrod Kellock, William Bruce, Cleggett and Peter Reichelt. Best for Strathalbyn included Tay Crawford-Sandison, Jacob Wright, Marc Elliott, Thomas Welk, Jake Stafford and Brock Keding.Victor Harbor stretched their unbeaten streak to 11 games after defeating Encounter Bay by 66 points at Encounter Bay yesterday. ‘Victor’ won every quarter as they triumphed 17.10 (112) to 7.4 (46). Sam Basham continued his good season with four goals (52 for the season), while Jackson Elmes kicked three majors. Ben Davis and Kyron Pepper kicked two goals each for the Bays. Reece Kleinig, Jesse McKinnon, Bryce Gibbs, Zac Dowling, Matthew Wiese and Elmes were among the best for Victor Harbor, while Encounter Bay was best served by Cory Gamble, Tony Gibson, Tyler Baldock, Tyler McCreanor, Marcus Lippett and James Bradford.Ladder (after round 11)Victor Harbor 22, McLaren Districts 17, Langhorne Creek 16, Encounter Bay 16, Myponga-Sellicks 15, Mt Compass 8, Strathalbyn 8, Willunga 4, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 12 fixtures (home team named first)Langhorne Creek v Encounter BayMyponga-Sellicks v Mt CompassWillunga v StrathalbynMcLaren Districts v Victor HarborGoolwa/Port Elliot v Yankalilla

Christies Beach moved inside the top-five after a comprehensive 130-point win against Cove during round 11 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Christies Beach yesterday. ‘Christies’ led by 71 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to one in the second half to win 22.16 (148) to 2.6 (18). Jace Daris (6), Alan Singh (5) and Harrison Butcher (4) were the leading goalkickers for the Saints, while Jayden Morton and Blake Harding were the goalkickers for Cove. Best players for Christies Beach included Austin Hogg, Daris, Thomas Paparella, Singh, Butcher and Jonty Murphy. Best for the Cobras included Jackson Riddle, Kyle Stoldt, Antony McWilliams, Harrison Riddle, Alex Marra and Cooper Greening.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their third game in a row after defeating Noarlunga by 14 points at Cherry Gardens yesterday. The Thunderers got out the blocks early to lead by 19 points at quarter time. The Shoes worked their way back into the game in the next two quarters to cut the margin to just six points at the last change. Ironbank Cherry Gardens steadied in the last term, kicking two goals to one, to win 6.14 (50) to 4.12 (36). Will Ballestrin was the only multiple goalkicker on the field with two majors for the Thunderers, while their best players were Isaac Hoepfl, Tyler Quinn, Chris Morgan, Jake Pokoina, Joshua Brown and Chase Wooley. Noarlunga were best served by Josh Beard, Nick Mott, Terry Kathopoulis, Bradley Gates, Jake Birch and Luke Ross.Flagstaff Hill avenged their round two loss to Port Noarlunga after defeating the Cockle Divers by a whopping 117 points at Flagstaff Hill yesterday. The Falcons won every quarter on their way to a 22.15 (147) to 5.0 (30) victory. ‘Flaggies’ had 14 different goalkickers with 300-gamer David Kearsley and Sam Tharaldsen kicking three goals each. Nathaniel Paredes and Zac Sproule kicked two goals each for ‘Porties’. Best players for Flagstaff Hill included Brad Kirk, Jordan Etto, Luke Beenham, Sam Smith, Ethan Johnson and Kearsley. Paredes, Tom Dix, Nathan Hedger and Darcy Warman were among the best players for Port Noarlunga.Happy Valley consolidated their position in the top-four with a comfortable 44-point win against Aldinga yesterday. Happy Valley started well to lead by 35 points at halftime, before winning 10.9 (69) to 3.7 (25). Skipper Harry Vick kicked three goals for the Vikings, while Jayden Scott kicked two goals for the Sharks. Best players for the Vikings were Sam Flett, Max Gill, Vick, Liam Hamilton, Billy Wilson and Dylan Strickland. Angus Stangewitz, Izaih Wortley, Harrison Jarman, Scott O'Dea, Samuel Bentley and Scott were among the best players for Aldinga.Reynella consolidated their spot in the top-three with a convincing 80-point win against Morphett Vale today. The Wine Flies won every quarter on their way to a 16.12 (108) to 4.4 (28) victory. Patrick Davies (5), Brad Potter (3), Tom Schirmer (2) and Callan Semple (2) were the multiple goalkickers for Reynella, while their best players were Liam Reid, Bradley Potter, Davies, Jack Ball, Talon Copley and Tom Schirmer. Best for the Emus included Jack Dal Santo, Dylan Miller, Michael Smith, Connor Panozzo, Daniel Bode and Max Sampson.Ladder (after round 11)Flagstaff Hill 20, Reynella 20, Port Noarlunga 18, Happy Valley 12, Christies Beach 10, Noarlunga 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 10, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Aldinga 2.Round 12 fixtures (home team named first)Noarlunga v Flagstaff HillAldinga v Port Noarlunga Christies Beach v Ironbank Cherry GardensHappy Valley v ReynellaMorphett Vale v Cove

Kingscote remained top of the ladder after a comfortable 57-25 win against Wisanger during round nine action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round nine, Parndana won their fourth game of the season with a 64-45 victory against Dudley United at Penneshaw. Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Kingscote 12, Western Districts 10, Parndana 8, Dudley United 6, Wisanger 0.Round 10 Fixtures (home team named first)Western Districts v ParndanaKingscote v Dudley UnitedWisanger has the bye

Noarlunga won their third game in a row after travelling to McLaren Flat and coming away with a 42-35 victory during round nine action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Southern Stars beat Kangarilla 73-46, while Pulse remained undefeated following their 52-38 win at Clarendon.Ladder (after round 9)Pulse 18, Clarendon 14, Southern Stars 12, Noarlunga 6, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Flat v Southern StarsClarendon v NoarlungaKangarilla v Pulse

Dudley United won their third game of the season following an 87-point victory over Parndana during round nine action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Eagles won 18.19 (127) to 6.4 (40) with 400-gamer Clayton Willson kicking nine goals for Dudley United. Other good players for the Eagles included Keenan Jacobs, Trae Lovering, Rory Florance and Chris Denholm. Colton Trethewey kicked five goals to be named best for the Roosters and he was well supported by Jaan Kuchel, Eli Kuchel, Henry Napier and Trad McMulkin.Wisanger won their sixth game of the season with a 108-point win against reigning premier Kingscote. The Panthers led by 66 points at halftime, before kicking 10 goals to four in the second half to win 21.14 (140) to 4.8 (32). Ezra Foster kicked five goals in a best-on-ground performance for Wisanger and he was well supported by Liam Sampson, Luke Shurven, Nick Shurven and Brodee Williams. Lachie Ingerson kicked three goals for Kingscote, while their best players were Thomas Mitchell, Rory Lovering, Paul Green, Jacob Spark and Brady Christophers.Western Districts had the bye.Ladder after Round 9Western Districts 28, Wisanger 24, Dudley United 12, Kingscote 8, Parndana 0.Round 10 Fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v Dudley UnitedWestern Districts v ParndanaWisanger has the bye

Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive with a 30-28 win against Langhorne Creek during round 11 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor moved up to second spot on the ladder with a 72-40 win at Encounter Bay, Willunga defeated McLaren Vale 59-43, Goolwa won their second game in a row after defeating Mount Compass 46-30, while Yankalilla had a 57-42 victory over Myponga to stay undefeated in 2024.Ladder after Round 11Yankalilla 22, Victor Harbor 16, Willunga 16, Langhorne Creek 16, Strathalbyn 12, Goolwa 12, Myponga 8, Mount Compass 6, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 12 Fixtures (home team named first)Goolwa v YankalillaWillunga v StrathalbynLanghorne Creek v Encounter BayMcLaren Vale v Victor HarborMyponga v Mount Compass

Women - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor White 1 drew Aldinga Blue 1Goolwa 6 defeated Yankalilla 2Victor Blue 2 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 8)Goolwa 18, Victor White 17, Yankalilla 16, Victor Blue 12, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 1.Men - Round 8 @ AldingaVictor Blue 4 defeated Aldinga Black 3Yankalilla 5 defeated Aldinga Blue 4Victor Grey 4 defeated Victor White 1Goolwa had the byeLadder (After Round 8)Victor Blue 19, Goolwa 13, Yankalilla 10, Victor Grey 10, Aldinga Blue 10, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 3.

Flagstaff Hill consolidated their spot in the top-four after defeating Hackham by 87 points during round nine action in the Southern Football League Women’s (SFLW) competition at Hackham yesterday. The Falcons led by 38 points at halftime, before kicking a further seven unanswered goals in the second half to win 13.9 (87) to 0.0 (0). Jessica Couch and Amber Cloughessy kicked four goals each for the Falcons, while their best players were Rachel Crockart, Chloe Meyers, Brooke Watson, Elise Winton, Nicole O'Connor, Cloughessy. Best for the Hawks included Charlotte Carter, Nevara Richards, Alisha MacFadyen, Alana Browne, Melissa Belmont, Shayley MacFadyen. Cove won their fifth game of the season following a comfortable 76-point win against Ironbank Cherry Gardens. The Cobras led throughout to win 10.18 (78) to 0.2 (2). Emily Risitano (4), Ella Gill (2) and Jaime Norup (2) were the leading goalkickers for Cove. The Cobras had plenty of good players including Norup, Angelique Dean, Gill, Dana O'Brien, Breanna Stoldt and Brittnie Edwards. Best players for the Thunderers were Olivia Walker-Obushak, Tahlia Ward, Cassandra Wilson, Audrey Myers, Josie Harris and Fern van Loon-Thomson.Reynella won their round 9 clash after Noarlunga unfortunately forfeited their game yesterday. Port Noarlunga had the bye.Ladder (after round 9)Reynella 16, Port Noarlunga 12, Flagstaff Hill 10, Cove 10, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 4, Hackham 2, Noarlunga 0.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v CoveHackham v ReynellaFlagstaff Hill v Port NoarlungaNoarlunga has the bye

Yankalilla/Encounter Bay won their third game of the season after upsetting Goolwa/Port Elliot by 14 points during round 11 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition at Willunga yesterday.  The Stingrays led by six points at halftime, before running out winners 5.6 (36) to 3.4 (22). Matisse Hunter was the only multiple goalkicker in the match with three majors for Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. The Stingrays best players were Iilish Ross, Madison Russell, Tyler Rigney-Garrett, Tahlia Parsons, Hunter and Chloe Howlett. The Magpies were best served by Megan Hoad, Indigo Miller, Cassie Burrows, Jessica Bailey, Georgina Thomas and Rachel Wood.Willunga maintained top spot on the ladder after a convincing 70-point win over Myponga-Sellicks. The Demons led at every change to win 11.10 (76) to 1.0 (6). Jessica Kirk kicked seven goals in a best-on-ground display for Willunga, while Courtney Gum kicked the Mudlarks only goal. Joining Kirk in the best players for the reigning premiers were Kirstin Remfrey, Courtney Gutschmidt, Cleo Guilfoyle, Bella Rigby and Eva Aldridge.McLaren Districts won their round 11 clash after Victor Harbor unfortunately forfeited their game last Friday night.  Ladder after Round 11Willunga 20, McLaren Districts 20, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 6, Victor Harbor 6, Myponga-Sellicks 2. Round 12 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Willunga (Friday 28/6/24 - 8.15pm @ McLaren Vale)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 30/6/24 - 11.45am @ Yankalilla)Myponga-Sellicks v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 30/6/24 - 3.15pm @ Yankalilla)

Parndana won their third game of the season after defeating Wisanger 48-44 during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Netball Association (KINA) yesterday. In the other game of round eight, Western Districts travelled to Penneshaw and came away with a 56-37 win over Dudley United. Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Kingscote 10, Western Districts 10, Parndana 6, Dudley United 6, Wisanger 0.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerDudley United v ParndanaWestern Districts has the bye

Wisanger consolidated their spot in the top-two with a convincing 119-point win at Parndana during round eight action in the Kangaroo Island Football League (KIFL) yesterday. The Panthers won every quarter on their way to a 20.17 (137) to 2.6 (18) victory. Wisanger had 10 different goalkickers with Nick Shurven leading the way with five goals, while Brok Viney-Obst kicked four goals. Best players for the Panthers included Timmy Turner, Liam Sampson, Viney-Obst, Nick Berry and Nick Shurven. The Roosters were best served by Eli Kuchel, Jesse Gaskin, Zach Trethewey, Bailey Mashford and Trad McMulkin.Western Districts continued on their merry way in 2024 with a comfortable 122-point win against Dudley United at Penneshaw. Western Districts skipper Lleyton Hedges kicked 10 goals (42 for the season) as his side won 26.13 (139) to 7.5 (47). Joining Hedges in the best players for the Saints were Tim Larcombe, Sam Jonas, Dylan Lockett and Bradley Crabb. Clayton Willson kicked four goals for Dudley United, while the Eagles best were Keenan Jacobs, Trae Lovering, Rory Florance, Tait Florance and Ryan Stoeckel.Kingscote had the bye.Ladder after Round 8Western Districts 28, Wisanger 20, Kingscote 8, Dudley United 8, Parndana 0.Round 9 Fixtures (home team named first)Kingscote v WisangerDudley United v ParndanaWestern Districts has the bye

Goolwa kept their finals hopes alive with an upset 45-43 win at Langhorne Creek during round 10 action in the Great Southern Netball Association (GSNA) yesterday. In other games, Victor Harbor consolidated their spot in the top-four with a 59-41 win against Strathalbyn, Willunga did likewise with a convincing 68-31 victory over Encounter Bay, Myponga won their fourth game of the season with a 54-39 win at home against McLaren Vale, while reigning premier Yankalilla continued their undefeated start to the season with a comfortable 67-31 win against Mount Compass.Ladder after Round 10Yankalilla 20, Langhorne Creek 16, Victor Harbor 14, Willunga 14, Strathalbyn 10, Goolwa 10, Myponga 8, Mount Compass 6, Encounter Bay 2, McLaren Vale 0.Round 11 Fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Langhorne CreekEncounter Bay v Victor HarborMcLaren Vale v WillungaMount Compass v GoolwaYankalilla v Myponga

Myponga-Sellicks consolidated their position in the top-five with a nail-biting four-point win against reigning premier McLaren Districts during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) at Myponga on Saturday. The game was tight all day with McLaren Districts holding a slender four-point lead at three quarter time. Buoyed by their home crowd, Myponga-Sellicks finished well, kicking three goals to two in the last quarter, to win 10.13 (73) to 10.9 (69). Darren Shillabeer kicked three goals for the Mudlarks, while Henry Mathews and Matthew Merrett kicked two goals each for the Eagles. Best players for Myponga-Sellicks were Ben Kennedy, Sam Kennedy, Connor Sampson, Mitchell Wilkins, Jack Cooper and Justin Whitford. The Eagles were best served by Ashley Goodieson, Henry Mathews, Merrett, Darcy Brown, Brett Ellis and Lachlan Mathews.Encounter Bay moved up to second spot on the GSFL ladder after defeating Willunga by 16 points at Willunga yesterday. The first half was tight with the Bays holding a three-point lead at halftime. Four goals to one in the third quarter from the Bays saw them take a handy 22-point lead into the last quarter. Willunga battled hard in the final term, before Encounter Bay prevailed 11.8 (74) to 9.4 (58). Kyron Pepper kicked four goals for the Bays, while Tyson Hoffmann also kicked four majors for the Demons. Callum Tonkin was excellent in the ruck for the Bays and he was well supported by Pepper, Tyler Baldock, Marcus Lippett, Kyle Hayter and Oliver Price. Best for Willunga included Braden Altus, Hoffmann, Zac Dumesny, Jake Shirvington and Tom Messenger.Langhorne Creek kept their top-three hopes alive with a big 171-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot yesterday. Langhorne Creek led by 68 points at halftime, before kicking 20 goals to three in the second half to win 33.15 (213) to 6.6 (42). Darcy Clifford kicked eight goals for the Hawks, while Caleb Howell (6), Jackson Dalitz (5), Henry Bruce (4) and Mitchell Cleggett (4) were other good contributors. Ken Angus kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for Langhorne Creek included Angus Cole, Clifford, Howell, Henry Bruce, Cleggett and Dalitz. Best for the Magpies included Ryan Carnelly, Logan Payne and Ryan Pearce.Mt Compass won their third game of the season with a 33-point win at Yankalilla. ‘Compass’ led at every change to win 14.9 (93) to 9.6 (60). Tom Pinyon kicked five goals for the Bulldogs giving him 34 majors for the season, while Joel kay kicked three goals for the Tigers. Mt Compass’ best players were Will Zimmermann, Shannon Jones, Tom Vitkunas, Jayden Weetman, Pinyon and Lochie Nash. Yankalilla was best served by Jack Fitzgerald, Jesse Fitzgerald, Will Hogben, Kay, Sam Crawford and Tyler Athanasos.Victor Harbor continued on their merry way with their 10th win on the trot, a 36-point win against Strathalbyn. The Roosters tried hard but ultimately the ‘Roos were too good, winning 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71). Kane Cooper, Jesse McKinnon, Michael Ross (5 goals), Bryce Gibbs, Jackson Elmes and Heath Treloar were named best for ‘Victor’. Marc Elliott and Ben Simounds kicked three goals each for ‘Strath’, while their best players were Jacob Wright, Tay Crawford-Sandison, Elliott, Brock Keding, Jake Stafford and Mark Yeatman.Ladder (after round 10)Victor Harbor 20, Encounter Bay 16, McLaren Districts 15, Langhorne Creek 14, Myponga-Sellicks 13, Strathalbyn 8, Mt Compass 6, Willunga 4, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 11 fixtures (home team named first)Strathalbyn v Langhorne CreekYankalilla v Myponga-SellicksMcLaren Districts v WillungaMt Compass v Goolwa/Port ElliotEncounter Bay v Victor Harbor (Sunday 30/6/24)

Reigning premier Pulse continued their undefeated season after defeating McLaren Flat 72-32 during round eight action in the Southern Hills Netball Association (SHNA) yesterday. In other games, Clarendon travelled to Kangarilla and came away with a 66-32 victory, while Southern Stars won their fifth game of the season with a 45-38 win against Noarlunga. Ladder (after round 8)Pulse 16, Clarendon 14, Southern Stars 10, Noarlunga 4, Kangarilla 4, McLaren Flat 0.Round 9 fixtures (home team named first)McLaren Flat v Noarlunga Clarendon v PulseSouthern Stars v Kangarilla

Christies Beach moved within a game of the top-five after an upset seven-point win against Noarlunga during round 10 action in the Southern Football League (SFL) at Old Noarlunga today. Noarlunga got off to an excellent start to lead by 25 points at quarter time, and they still led by 21 points at the main break. From halftime onwards however, it was all Christies Beach as they kicked six goals to two to win 11.6 (72) to 10.5 (65). Christies Beach skipper Michael Mazey kicked four goals, while Tom Anderson kicked three goals for the Shoes. Best players for the Saints included Josh de Roode, Mazey, Jace Daris, Thomas Kirwan, Nathan Sable and Austin Hogg. The Shoes were best served by Tom Anderson, Nick Mott, Beau Donaldson, Terry Kathopoulis, Sam Goldfinch and Josh Beard.Ironbank Cherry Gardens won their second game in a row after defeating Cove by four points at Hallett Cove today. The Cobras held a handy 16-point lead at halftime, before Ironbank Cherry Gardens hit back in the third term to draw level at the last change. The Thunderers kicked three goals to two in the last term to run out winners 14.11 (95) to 13.13 (91). Elijah Ware kicked four goals for Ironbank Cherry Gardens, while Chris Buersch and Corey Nesbitt kicked three goals each for Cove. The Thunderers best included Max Matheson, Jake Pokoina, Alec Bryars, Mitchell Davis, Chris Morgan and Joshua Brown. Best for the Cobras were Dean Hancock, Samuel Kendall, Alex Marra, Buersch, Dylan Seirch and Jethro Buss.Port Noarlunga got back in the winners circle with a comfortable 31-point win at home against Happy Valley. The Cockle Divers won every quarter on their way to a 14.12 (96) to 9.11 (65) victory. Nathaniel Paredes kicked four goals for ‘Porties’, while Harry Davenport kicked two goals for the Vikings. Best players for the third-placed Port Noarlunga included Liam Lusty, Jayden Close, Darcy Warman, Aaron Peterson, Liam O’Connor-Dawkins and Oliver Goss. Happy Valley’s best players were Joel Beeche, Max Gill, Lachlan Hamilton, Billy Wilson, Ben Ryan and Charlie Eldridge.Reigning premier Flagstaff Hill won their ninth game of the season with a 117-point win at Morphett Vale. The Falcons led by just eight points at quarter time, before kicking 11 goals to three in the second term to take an unassailable 57-point lead at halftime. A further 10 goals to one in the second half saw ‘Flaggies’ win 25.15 (165) to 7.6 (48). Nathan Beenham kicked six goals for Flagstaff Hill and he was well supported by Sam Smith who slotted five majors (28 for the season). Aiden Baker and Dylan Williams kicked two goals each for the Emus. Jordan Etto, Bradley Patterson, Beenham, Smith, Reece Milsom and Caleb McCormick were named best players for Flagstaff Hill, while for Morphett Vale, Daniel Bode, Dylan Miller and Scott Carpenter were among their best performers. Reynella won their fifth game in a row following a comprehensive 87-point win at Aldinga today. The Wine Flies won every quarter as they kicked an inaccurate 15.23 (113) to Aldinga’s 3.8 (26). Reynella had 10 different goalkickers with Marc Borholm, Luke Cooper, Brad Potter, Mitch Scotland and Sam Whitbread all kicking two majors. Best for Reynella included Dylan Roser, Scotland, Whitbread, Bailey Marshman, Alex Lawley and Joel Stone. Best for Aldinga included Matthew Beinke, Josiah Sheppard and Brayden Hooper.Ladder (after round 10)Flagstaff Hill 18, Reynella 18, Port Noarlunga 18, Noarlunga 10, Happy Valley 10, Christies Beach 8, Ironbank Cherry Gardens 8, Morphett Vale 4, Cove 4, Aldinga 2.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Ironbank Cherry Gardens v Noarlunga Christies Beach v CoveFlagstaff Hill v Port Noarlunga Happy Valley v AldingaReynella v Morphett Vale (Sunday 30/6/24)

Women - Round 7 @ YankalillaVictor White 2 defeated Victor Blue 1Goolwa 6 defeated Aldinga Blue 0Yankalilla 1 defeated Aldinga Black 0Ladder (After Round 7)Victor White 16, Yankalilla 16, Goolwa 15, Victor Blue 9, Aldinga Black 6, Aldinga Blue 0.Men - Round 7 @ YankalillaVictor Blue 3 defeated Yankalilla 0Goolwa 4 defeated Victor Grey 3Aldinga Black 4 defeated Victor White 3Aldinga Blue had the byeLadder (After Round 7)Victor Blue 16, Goolwa 13, Aldinga Blue 10, Yankalilla 7, Victor Grey 7, Victor White 4, Aldinga Black 3.

Myponga-Sellicks won their first game of 2024 after defeating Victor Harbor by 46 points during round 10 action in the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ‘A’ Grade Women’s competition on Sunday. The Mudlarks led throughout to win 6.13 (49) to 0.3 (3). Grace Deacon kicked four goals for the Mudlarks in a best-on-ground performance. Other good players for Myponga-Sellicks included Imogen Harney, Felicity Whiley, Amy Veron, Charlie Shaw-Mcmillan and Tasiah Wright. Best players for ‘Victor’ were Lucy Rubie, Annabelle Yelland, Chloe Byrne, Georgia Perry, Deb Beaton and Stacie Findlow.Willunga has all but assured themselves the double chance after a 30-point win against Goolwa/Port Elliot last Friday night to stay top of the ladder with four games to go in the minor round. The Demons led by 13 points at halftime, before kicking three goals to one in the second half to win 7.8 (50) to 3.2 (20). Jessica Kirk kicked four goals for Willunga, while Jessica Bailey kicked two goals for the Magpies. Best players for Willunga included Courtney Gutschmidt, Kirk, Caitlin Radbone, Ada Anninos, Cleo Guilfoyle and Bella Rigby. Goolwa/Port Elliot were best served by Indigo Miller, Kalani Bates, Ellie Fry, Rosie Shaw, Bailey and Lucy Earl.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-two with a comfortable 53-point win against Yankalilla/Encounter Bay. The Eagles dominated the first half to lead by 40 points, before going on to win 8.7 (55) to 0.2 (2). Best players for McLaren Districts were Layla Rogers, Caitlin Ross (3 goals), Esther Rayner, Josephine Hoare, Ally Bailey and Kiera Harvey, while the Stingrays were best served by Chloe Howlett, Matisse Hunter, Lauren Haywood, Mahli Littlely, Bella Walden, and Tyler Rigney-Garrett. Ladder after Round 10Willunga 18, McLaren Districts 18, Goolwa/Port Elliot 12, Victor Harbor 6, Yankalilla/Encounter Bay 4, Myponga-Sellicks 2. Round 11 FixturesMcLaren Districts v Victor Harbor (Friday 21/6/24 - 8.15pm @ McLaren Vale)Willunga v Myponga-Sellicks (Sunday 23/6/24 - 11.45am @ Willunga)Yankalilla/Encounter Bay v Goolwa/Port Elliot (Sunday 23/6/24 - 3.15pm @ Willunga)

Encounter Bay moved up to third spot on the Great Southern Football League (GSFL) ladder following their 16-point win against Myponga-Sellicks during round nine action on Saturday. The Bays’ win was set up by a dominant first quarter as they took a 27-point lead at quarter time. They extended their lead out to 32 points by the last change, before the Mudlarks won the last quarter. The final scores were Encounter Bay 10.9 (69) to Myponga-Sellicks 7.11 (53). Tyson Neale and Kyron Pepper kicked two goals each for the Bays, while Darren Shillabeer was the standout forward on the field with six goals for the Mudlarks. Best players for Encounter Bay were Callum Tonkin, James Bradford, Cory Gamble, Jarran Crabb, Elijah Horrocks and Tyler Baldock. Myponga-Sellicks were best served by Ben Kennedy, Darren Shillabeer, Jack Cooper, Mitchell Wilkins, Justin Whitford and Scott Ogilvie.Victor Harbor rolled to their ninth consecutive win after a comprehensive 126-point victory at Yankalilla on Saturday. Victor Harbor led by 40 points at halftime, before kicking 15 goals to one in the second half to win 24.16 (160) to 5.4 (34). Harry Vincent, Sam Basham, Bryce Gibbs and Jackson Elmes all kicked four goals for the ‘Roos, while Joel Kay kicked two goals for the Tigers. Best players for ‘Victor’ included Matthew Wiese, Jesse McKinnon, Reece Kleinig, Elmes, Zachary Dowling and Kane Cooper. Yankalilla were best served by Tyler Athanasos, Jack Fitzgerald, Bailey Gaskin, Jesse Fitzgerald, William Hogben and Toby Nolan.Willunga won their second game in a row with a 154-point victory against Goolwa/Port Elliot. The Demons led by 50 points at quarter time, 79 points at halftime, and 125 points at the last change, before winning 32.15 (207) to 8.5 (53). Ryan Sherry had a day out for Willunga with 11 goals, Cam McDonald kicked seven majors, while Daniel Bass chipped in with four goals. Fred Nissen and Brock Donaldson kicked two goals each for the Magpies. Cam McDonald, Sherry,  Sam Renney, Cameron Hutchens, Braden Altus and Bass were named as Willunga’s best players. Fred Nissen, Ryan Carnelly, Kai Iwao, Patrick Grigg, Logan Payne and Dene McKinlay were best for the Magpies.Strathalbyn kept their finals hopes alive with an 18-point win against Mt Compass. ‘Strath’ led by just three points at the last change, before kicking four goals to two in the last term to win 12.7 (79) to 9.7 (61). Ben Simounds (4), Jacob Wright (3) and Marc Elliott (2) were the leading goalkickers for the Roosters. Tom Pinyon (4), Adam Hunter (3) and Cody Connor (2) were the multiple goalkickers for the Bulldogs. Best players for Strathalbyn included Wright, Thomas Welk, Brock Keding, Charles Durack, Elliott and Simounds. Mt Compass was best served by Will Zimmermann, Leo Turner, Tom Vitkunas, Darcy Boots, Connor and Rilee Endersby.McLaren Districts consolidated their spot in the top-three following a comfortable 38-point win against Langhorne Creek. The Eagles led at every change to win 18.7 (115) to 11.11 (77). Brett Ellis kicked six goals in a best-on-ground performance for McLaren Districts and he was joined in the best players by Alex Moyle, Patrick McMahon, Luke Mitton, Cameron Jarrett and Ashley Goodieson. Jackson Dalitz kicked five goals for Langhorne Creek, while their best players were Angus Cole, Matt Dominish, Dalitz, Jarrod Kellock, Tom Derham and Matt Richards.Ladder (after round 9)Victor Harbor 18, McLaren Districts 15, Encounter Bay 14, Langhorne Creek 12, Myponga-Sellicks 11, Strathalbyn 8, Willunga 4, Mt Compass 4, Yankalilla 4, Goolwa/Port Elliot 0.Round 10 fixtures (home team named first)Willunga v Encounter Bay Langhorne Creek v Goolwa/Port ElliotMyponga-Sellicks v McLaren DistrictsYankalilla v Mt CompassVictor Harbor v Strathalbyn